Signs You Need to Replace Your Garage Door Opener

Posted: Tue, May 15, 2018

Are you wondering if it is time to replace your garage door opener? Although garage door openers tend to last a long time, there are several really good reasons why you should consider spending the time and money it takes to replace it. Replacing your garage door opener now can help keep you safer and lower your maintenance costs. Here are four common indications you should replace your garage door:

Makes a Loud or Unusual Noise

Most homeowners know it is time to buy a new opener when they notice a strange sound coming from the motor. Motors get louder and produce a straining sound before they give out completely. Besides weird motor sounds, people with older systems often hear rattling chains when the garage raises or lowers. This is because older openers used noisy chain-drives. Consider replacing the unit with a newer belt-drive opener.

Random or Intermittent Opening and Reversing

Older garage door openers sometimes suddenly pause and change direction. This could result in damage to your car or an injury to you or a family member. If you are experiencing this issue, the chances are high that you will need to replace the entire unit. This problem often occurs with older units which have an electric "eye" option. Over time, this feature can malfunction.

Outdated Security or Security Features

Maintaining a secure garage door is important for everyone, but if your garage offers direct access to your home, it is critical. Older garage door openers did not offer the same type of security as today's modern ones do. It is easy for thieves to locate the signal to open openers, which were installed 10 or 15 years ago. New openers make it much harder to open a garage door illegally by randomly changing the signal after each use.

An Older or Outdated Model

Even if your older garage door is operating correctly and you are not worried about burglars entering your home through your garage, it still makes sense to replace openers older than 10 to 15 years. New models offer many more convenient features which makes owning an automatic garage opener much better. Features such as keyless entry and a battery backup for your opener are great reasons to buy a new system.

Are you ready to purchase a new garage door opener? American Garage Door has been serving Denver and the surrounding communities since 1974. American Garage Door sells, installs and services the best brands of garage doors and garage door openers available. We offer 24-hour emergency servicing. Call us at 303-321-6065 to speak with a garage expert.